Page 134 - English For Nursing

best; I’ll 1) _______ in nasty spots. I’ve tried out every product on the market, but they have all just been a
waste of money. Is there a natural way to 2) _______ acne?

Read the reply. Is any of the advice the same as yours? Complete the missing parts with
the phrasal verbs.
Acne happens when excess sebum – the skin’s natural oil – blocks your

pores. As skin cells 3) _______, the also clog the pores, allowing bacteria to
build up. This forms an open ‘blackhead’, or a covered ‘whitehead’. As far
as food goes, you don’t need to 4) _______ fat from your diet altogether, but
if you can cut down on deep-fried food, it should help. Wash your face
gently twice daily with a mild soap, taking care to rinse it off. If you wear
make-up, make sure you take it off completely at night before going to bed. And don’t squeeze spots. If you

burst a pimple, it may 5) _______ a deep and painful cyst.

Do the following statements agree with the information in the passage?
Write TRUE if the statement agrees with the information
FALSE if the statement contradicts the information

NOT GIVEN if there is no information on this.

1. The writer of the letter has been facing acne problems since his teens. (T/ F / NG)
2. Whenever the writer has special occasions in which he needs to look good, (T/ F / NG)

he always has stomachache due to his anxiety.
The writer has spent much of his money for the treatment of his dandruff. (T/ F / NG)

3. The writer has had bad experience regarding chemical dandruff treatment. (T/ F / NG)
4. The writer is looking forward to have chemical-free pimple treatment. (T/ F / NG)

5. The health consultant mentions that blockage of pores may cause acne. (T/ F / NG)
6. The writer is expected to eat healthy food to avoid any skin conditions. (T/ F / NG)

7. Anyone applying compact powder or lipstick is suggested to (T/ F / NG)
clean them off before sleep.

8. It is best to clean acne with acne-cleaner before it changes to (T/ F / NG)
a deep and painful cyst.

130